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OVERALL STATE RANK
Overall state ranking out of 50
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How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.
Top ranked Tennessee cities for assisted living overall
The team at Sycamore Trace does a great job taking care of their residents! My aunt loves it and says the food is top notch! The staff are always friendly and helpful with any needs she has. And it’s in a...
Everyone was friendly and helpful and the facility was beautiful. it was the best fit for my mom. The staff have made it a great experience so far. The administrator is always on-site and makes himself...
My dad has been living at Brookdale Johnson City on the memory care side since April 2023. All of the staff we have encountered are caring and supportive of both residents and caregivers. There are daily...
The friendliness of the staff as well as the residence really sticks out to me. I feel safe here. I am in a 2 bedroom & w baths. If you don't have a lot of stuff then the smaller ones will work. The...
Our mother never planned (or wanted) to have to leave her home of 55 years, but it was becoming more apparent that being alone and isolated in her home was no longer best for her. Belmont Village has more...
When it comes to the meals and dining service we give it a 5 although she doesn't eat breakfast or lunch because she sleeps through both of them. For the activities they have a lot of different things going...
We are very happy with the experience so far at Charter Senior Living. I think for the most part I would have to say the reason it has been a good experience is because of the staff members. We would...
We have found Vitality memory care to be the best place for my 96 yr old dad after his hip fracture that made his dementia worse. We have toured 3 other places in Franklin and he has stayed in 2 more, one...
My loved one is currently a resident at Somerby Franklin and it has been a very good experience at this facility so far. The staff has gone above and beyond on helpfulness and making my loved one feel...
Everyone was friendly and helpful and the facility was beautiful. it was the best fit for my mom. The staff have made it a great experience so far. The administrator is always on-site and makes himself...
Very nice community of staff and residents. My father is very happy and is thriving.It was the right fit for my father's needs. I would recommend to others.
The heat got repaired at Heritage yesterday around noon. I’m so glad of that too. The employees there are very nice the food there is very good from what I understand. After 2 1/2 days of no heat I’m...
I was there almost every day and never witnessed anything but loving care. He was always clean and satisfied with the staff and his care. They have something going on almost every day for the residents....
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents! The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on. [name...
I felt relieved. They were able to take care of my mom when I no longer could do so. They gave me the peace of mind that I could focus on spending time with her while they took care of her medical needs. I...
In Tennessee, the average cost of assisted living is about $4,400 per month. That’s about $500 less than the national average. Because of factors like location, apartment size, care level, and quality of amenities, assisted living costs can vary quite a bit. Tennessee’s assisted living communities range between about $2,800 at the low end and $6,300 at the highest end.[01]
Typically, you can expect the cost of assisted living to increase as the cost of living in a particular city increases, apartment floor plan size gets larger, care levels become more advanced, and amenities become more luxurious.
The figures above reflect actual prices paid by families who were referred to an A Place for Mom partner assisted living community in Tennessee. They account for all fees paid, including amenities, services, and care. Seniors and their families can use a combination of public and private payment methods to cover these costs. Read more about the payment options for assisted living in Tennessee below.
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There are a variety of methods to pay for assisted living in Tennessee. Families can either use private pay, public pay options, or a combination of the two. Read about the payment options below, or view our guide to paying for long-term care for a more high-level overview.
While most families use a combination of different payment methods to pay for assisted living in Tennessee, there are a range of private pay options to utilize. Click on the cards below to learn more about private pay options.
Selling a house will generate funds to help pay for assisted living in Tennessee.
Reverse mortgage loans take a portion of your home equity and convert it into cash, which can then be used to pay for assisted living in Tennessee.
Health savings accounts (HSAs) can help cover long-term care insurance premiums and other health care costs in Tennessee.
Life insurance policies can be sold or surrendered to pay for assisted living in Tennessee.
Long-term care insurance, depending on the policy, can cover some assisted living services in Tennessee.
Social Security benefits can be used to help pay for assisted living in Tennessee.
The official licensure terms for assisted living in Tennessee are “Assisted-Care Living Facilities” and “Residential Homes for the Aged.” Assisted-Care Living Facilities typically provide a higher level of care, such as medical services, than Residential Homes for the Aged. Both settings are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health’s Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities.[04]
The state of Tennessee defines an Assisted-Care Living Facility as an establishment that accepts mainly older adults for home or community based care and services. If necessary, these facilities may provide medical services, such as medication administration and nursing care. They must also do the following:[04]
A Residential Home for the Aged is a home that accepts mainly older adults for relatively permanent care. These homes must provide room and board and personal care to at least four nonrelated residents. Residential Homes for the Aged must not provide medical care. However, if the home employs a licensed nurse, that nurse may administer medications for residents.[04]
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy – or difficult – it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Tennessee is moderate. Key findings that informed this rating include:
Use the following steps to look up assisted living records in Tennessee:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. QuickFacts North Carolina.
Division of TennCare. Covered Services.
Tennessee Department of Health. Office of Health Care Facilities.
Overview of assisted living in TN
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